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Israeli Infant Diagnosed With Rare Liver Tumor Urgently Needs $80,000 for Treatment in US
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By אסף מגידו
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
A six-month-old Israeli infant diagnosed with a rare liver tumor underwent urgent surgery in the US and now requires $80,000 for continued treatment. The family, financially depleted, is appealing for public donations to cover ongoing medical expenses. Rabbi Yaakov Tufik has called for community support and blessed donors.
- 01Six-month-old infant diagnosed with rare liver tumor after initial jaundice symptoms.
- 02Emergency MRI and surgery performed in the US after six months of waiting.
- 03Surgery was successful, but ongoing biweekly treatments continue in Israel.
- 04Family exhausted financially due to travel and medical costs, lacking insurance coverage.
- 05Urgent fundraising goal of $80,000 set to cover life-saving treatments.
- 06Rabbi Yaakov Tufik publicly appeals for donations, blessing contributors.
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